Peripheral TMD Pain Mechanisms and the Effect by Botulinum Toxin A
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Temporomandibular Disorders
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of botulinum toxin on neurons' plasticity in the masseter muscle in humans with and without painful myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMDM). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* does treatment with botulinum toxin alter gene expressions, epigenetic signatures, and cells plasticity in the masseter muscles of TMDM patients?
* …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* a diagnosis of TMDM myalgia or myofascial pain according to the DC/TMD criteria
* females with adequate contraceptives and a negative pregnancy test
* pain upon digital palpation of at least one of the masseter muscle
* a characteristic pain intensity of \> 40/100
* a negative…
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